2 Samuel 14:24 net — But the king said,“Let him go over to his own house. He may not see my face.” So Absalom went over to his own house; he…

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"But the king said,“Let him go over to his own house. He may not see my face.” So Absalom went over to his own house; he did not see the king’s face."

— 2 Samuel 14:24, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 14 — Context

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Then the king said to Joab,“All right! I will do this thing! Go and bring back the young man Absalom!”

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Then Joab bowed down with his face toward the ground and thanked the king. Joab said,“Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord the king, because the king has granted the request of your servant!”

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So Joab got up and went to Geshur and brought Absalom back to Jerusalem.

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But the king said,“Let him go over to his own house. He may not see my face.” So Absalom went over to his own house; he did not see the king’s face.

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Now in all Israel everyone acknowledged that there was no man as handsome as Absalom. From the soles of his feet to the top of his head he was perfect in appearance.

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When he would shave his head– at the end of every year he used to shave his head, for it grew too long and he would shave it– he used to weigh the hair of his head at three pounds according to the king’s weight.

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Absalom had three sons and one daughter, whose name was Tamar. She was a very attractive woman.

2 Samuel 14:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 14:24 say?
2 Samuel 14:24 in the NET Bible reads: “But the king said,“Let him go over to his own house. He may not see my face.” So Absalom went over to his own house; he did not see the king’s face.”
Where is 2 Samuel 14:24 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 14:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 24.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 14:24.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 14:24 in?
2 Samuel 14:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 14:24?
2 Samuel 14:24 reads (NET): “But the king said,“Let him go over to his own house. He may not see my face.” So Absalom went over to his own house; he did not see the king’s face.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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